Pardon My Frenchie BY Farrah Rochon

In the charming rom-com "Barkingham Palace," Ashanti Wright is the proud owner of a thriving doggie daycare. Balancing her business and raising her teenage twin sisters is challenging, but Ashanti manages—until her daycare becomes the epicenter of a viral social media storm thanks to her adorable French bulldog, Duchess, and poodle, Puddin’. The chaos intensifies when Thad Sims, a gruff former army officer and self-proclaimed dog hater, enters the scene.

Thad, reluctantly tasked with caring for his grandmother's poodle Puddin' after she moves to a pet-free senior facility, decides to pull Puddin' from Ashanti's daycare, causing an uproar among the daycare's social media followers. With Duchess missing her canine friend and her business's reputation at stake, Ashanti realizes she must reconcile with Thad, despite their initial clashes.

As Ashanti and Thad navigate their differences, their interactions evolve from contentious to surprisingly affectionate, thanks in part to the antics of their dogs. Duchess and Puddin’ play matchmakers, nudging their owners towards each other, while Ashanti and Thad discover unexpected common ground and chemistry. This enemies-to-lovers tale is filled with humor, heart, and the transformative power of pets, offering a delightful story of love blossoming in unexpected places. Fans of Abby Jimenez and Jasmine Guillory will enjoy this delightful story of opposites attracting with the help of some lovable dogs.